Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Macedonian Shield (rev)

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Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Macedonian Shield (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, M. Caecilius Metellus Q.F.

Culture Roman

Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Macedonian Shield (rev)

Date Ca. 127 BCE

Medium Silver

Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.14 oz. (3.9 g)
Axis: 6:00

Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 2000.342.22

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Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right. Star below chin. Legend behind; denominational mark below.
Reverse: Macedonian shield with elephant's head in center; a laurel wreath around it. Inscription around shield.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: ROMA (behind head and upwards); X (below)
Reverse: M METELLVS Q F (starting at lower right and moving around image).

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